The project will cover the cost of the ‘Change of Use’ fee to North Ayrshire Council, allowing us to formally adopt donated derelict land and lay the foundations for a greener, more resilient future for our community.

This project involves expanding community orchards that we have created at Holm Plantation in Ardrossan and Ardeer Quarry in Stevenston.

A series of six two-hour social art sessions for grown-ups, run by friendly local tutors in six different communities around Arran during the Spring of 2026. Absolute beginners will be welcome - the key word of ‘Arran Art 4 Us’ will be ‘fun’!

After a very successful 2024-25 season the Irvine Sharks have for a second year won their league undefeated and again received promotion from Division 2 to Division 1. The teams members majority are all approaching 40 or over. Many who had been inactive over the past years before the start of this club. This has led to a dramatic boost again in members physical and mental health.

The Arran Friendship Club meets twice each month to provide a safe and friendly meeting space for those suffering memory issues, their carers or those who are feeling isolated or lonely. Our membership is predominantly in the 70 to 90+ years age group for whom maintaining social contracts in a rural community can be hard. Our meetings reduce social isolation and foster relationships by providing a communal lunch, speakers, and activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing.

Largs Music Club provides a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can come together to learn, practice, and support one another in developing their musical skills. Many of our members are beginners who may not otherwise have the opportunity to access instruments, lessons, or peer encouragement. We believe music should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial circumstances, and our club helps make this possible.

The event has become a highlight of the year in Kilwinning. The community day in McGavin Park on a Thursday prior to the schools returning in August. A day for families with entertainment, information stalls, community groups, kids entertainment and health checks all on offer for visitors. It’s all free to attend.

Funds to support the costs of surveys following the outcome of a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) application for Blacklands Hall, Kilwinning

Redburn Bingo Group run a weekly bingo session on Thursday afternoons in Redburn Community Hub. This activity provides a regular fun and friendly social event in a safe and familiar social setting. The bingo sessions help to connect community members and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Members of the local community come along to the bingo sessions each week to have fun, meet new people and have a chat. The bingo is very popular and well attended.

Ayrshire Fire Basketball club is a recreational Basketball Club based in Ayrshire with sessions in Irvine, Kilwinning and Kilmarnock. The sessions are open for ages over 18 and for all levels of ability. The club plays an important role in helping the players confidence, skills and build on social connections. The club has a positive impact on the players mental health and wellbeing.